Washington by the numbers: Child poverty

By BY LEVI PULKKINEN

on April 15, 2013 11:07 AM

About 20 percent of America’s children live in poverty, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. Click through to see how Washington’s communities compare.

About 20 percent of America’s children live in poverty, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. Click through to see how Washington’s communities compare.

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At 16.5 percent, Washington’s child poverty rate is slightly lower than the national number. Click through for a look at which Washington ZIP codes have the highest levels of child poverty, and which have the smallest concentrations of children living in poverty. less

At 16.5 percent, Washington’s child poverty rate is slightly lower than the national number. Click through for a look at which Washington ZIP codes have the highest levels of child poverty, and which have the ... more